In 2016, Optometrists had a wage GINI coefficient of 0.36, which is lower than the national average of 0.485. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly for Optometrists (shown in red) than for the overall labor force (shown in gray).

Demographic information on Optometrists in the US. The average age of male Optometrists in the workforce is 50.8 and of female Optometrists is 38.3, and the most common race/ethnicity for Optometrists is White.

78.3% of Optometrists are White, making that the most common race or ethnicity in the occupation. Representing 18.6% of Optometrists, Asian is the second most common race or ethnicity in this occupation. This chart shows the racial and ethnic breakdown of Optometrists.

Data on higher education choices for Optometrists from The Department of Education and Census Bureau. The most common major for Optometrists is Biology but a relatively high number of Optometrists hold a major in English.

Data on the critical and distinctive skills necessary for Optometrists from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Optometrists need many skills, but most especially Reading Comprehension, Active Listening, and Critical Thinking. The revealed comparative advantage (RCA) shows that Optometrists need more than the average amount of Science, Management of Financial Resources, and Management of Material Resources.

Projections on wages and job growth for Optometrists from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The ten-year national workforce is projected to grow 7.4%, but Optometrists are expected to see a growth of 17.9% over the same period. This occupation is expected to grow faster than the national average.